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12 Chains to Dominate the Jewellery Industry
Ara L. - June 1, 2022 (updated)
Ever find yourself in a moment where you need to choose but you don't know where to start?! It feels that way during every visit to Starbucks, right? You'll take a plain coffee, but their specialty drinks are too good to pass on. Then, during Christmas, their Cranberry Bliss Bars. Insert mouth-watering emoji!
Jewellery feels the same way sometimes. Specifically, with chains, sometimes it can feel like you don't know where to start. You'll find yourself looking at one style, say, the Curb chain, and then you see the Box chain, and you're stuck. They're both stunning!
Grab that Pike roast, sit down and take a look at a tall list of chains, including information on popularity, structural integrity and little tips to help you make a more straightforward decision when shopping for jewels.
Curb
With a long-standing history of popularity, this is by far the most popular pick by jewellery lovers around the world. It boasts style, structurally sound and can be matched with virtually anything.
Variations: Bevelled Curb
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Miami Cuban
Similar to the Curb style, the Miami Cuban is highly reliable. While shopping, some have slight difficulty telling the two kinds apart. The difference is in the gap between the links. The Miami Cuban has very close links leaving little room in between. This style is also more rounded around the edges as opposed to fine-cut edges.
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Paper Clip
The Paper Clip style chain has found its own way into the historic lineup. The elongated, rounded interchanged links are where the chain gets its name from as each one is similar to a paper clip. These chains have been seen worn in many ways, including layered with your favourite Necklace.
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Figaro
This chain hits different octaves with a pattern featuring 3 short, Curb style links and one elongated link finished to match. While Figaro chains aren't a popular pick for Pendant matching, it is a solid choice by many to be worn on its own.
Variations: Diamond-Cut - Hollow
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Cable (Rolo)
The Cable chain is progressively becoming a dominant choice in the demi-fine jewellery category. The reliability it offers with its link style is in line with the Curb chain while at a more reasonable price. From a fashion perspective, these chains are very minimalistic, simple and refined.
Variations: Diamond-Cut
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Rope
A name that truly fits a style. The Rope chain is stunning and stands out amongst its counterparts. While this style is more popular with men, it's also commonly seen worn by women too. It boasts structural integrity but comes packing in a punch if it needs repair.
Variations: Diamond-Cut
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Box
Box chains are a trendy choice for Diamond necklaces as the four-sided finish offers a consistent shine, in line with what a Diamond usually provides. They make a beautiful addition, but always be gentle with them as they are one of the more fragile types of chains.
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Franco
When you're searching for a look that takes the Box chain to the next level, Franco is the way to go. It adds an extra layer of glam with faceted corners, extended and precisely fit links. The Franco chain is also slightly more durable than its traditional counterpart.
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Herringbone
Sleek and undeniably stunning, sometimes this chain is referred to as the Miracle Herringbone. With a refined, exact link style, this chain can make you feel and look fantastic. With how delicate this piece is, wearing it and storing it with care is a high priority.
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Omega
An absolute beauty and all original, the bangle like Omega chain is crafted with complete precision, delicacy and accuracy. This chain offers slight flexibility, but is meant to be worn as a fixed piece around your neck.
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Marine (Gucci)
A more refreshing stylistic approach, the Marine chain features links similar to the Curb chain, except for them being slightly longer and a bar running down the middle. It has a Diamond-cut finish option, or sometimes seen as a "puffy" rounded link.
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Singapore
You want to call this chain a work of art with each link delicately woven into one another. The Singapore style of chain is generally a popular choice with Silver jewellery, though still commonly used with Gold jewels.
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